Position Briefs

To pursue legislative and regulatory objectives, the NASBP Government Relations team has developed position briefs on issues of concern to NASBP and for use during NASBP visits to Congressional offices.

Position Briefs Library

2012 NASBP Government Relations Agenda

Nov 14, 2011 12:11 PM

This Agenda describes important government relations activities and initiatives, grouping them in three categories: (1) top priorities, (2) emerging issues, and (3) “watch list” issues.

DC Green Building Act - General Principles

Nov 02, 2011 3:47 PM

General principles for regulations for the DC Green Building Act that NASBP and SFAA presented to DC officials upon the request of the DC Department of the Environment

NASBP/SFAA Joint SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Briefs

May 02, 2011 11:20 AM

NASBP and SFAA are calling for reforms to the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program that they believe will have a positive impact on the Program. These significant reforms are necessary to enhance the opportunities for small businesses.

White Paper on Performance Bonds for Green Building Construction

Mar 25, 2011 11:05 AM

Joint white paper on the NASBP and SFAA position

Joint Position Brief Prepared by NASBP/SFAA to amend Title 41 to prohibit the Miller Act from automatic threshold increases

Jun 28, 2010 11:02 AM

NASBP advocates for a legislative change to Title 41 which provides for an adjustment every five years to the Federal Miller Act based on inflation using the Consumer Price Index. However, Title 41 does allow for exceptions to this automatic threshold...

Position Brief Volume 1 - Number 5: Reforms Needed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) on Sections Addressing the Acceptability of Bonds Issued by Individual Sureties

Jun 21, 2010 8:14 AM

Reforms Needed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) on Sections Addressing the Acceptability of Bonds Issued by Individual Sureties

Position Brief Volume 1 - Number 4: Reforms Needed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to Engender Consistency and Transparency of Contracting Officer Decisions to Reduce or to Waive Miller A

Jun 21, 2010 8:12 AM

Reforms Needed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to Engender Consistency and Transparency of Contracting Officer Decisions to Reduce or to Waive Miller Act Bond Requirements

Position Brief Volume 1 - Number 3: Curtail the Use of Improper Contract Bundling in Federal Construction Procurements So Small Construction Firms Can Compete

Jun 21, 2010 8:11 AM

Curtail the Use of Improper Contract Bundling in Federal Construction Procurements So Small Construction Firms Can Compete

Position Brief Volume 2 - Number 1: Surety Bonds: Critical Assurances When Investing in the Infrastructure for America’s Future

Jun 21, 2010 8:08 AM

Surety Bonds Are Essential in These Uncertain Economic Times, Governments Rely on Surety Bonds for Public Construction Projects, Investing in Our Infrastructure Grows Our Economy, What Congress Can Do

Position Brief Volume 1 - Number 1: Support Economic Growth--Rehab and Repair of U.S. Infrastructure--Brief Summary

Jun 21, 2010 8:04 AM

Infrastructure Investment & Surety Bond Assurances